UPLB CAS Institute of Mathematical Sciences

To all BS AMAT, BS MATH, MS MATH, and PhD AMAT Graduates of Midyear 2025 and First Semester AY 2025-2026, and Prospective Graduates of Second Semester AY 2025-2026, join us at the 2026 IMS Testimonial Program for Graduating Students on June 30, 2026!

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See you there!

IMS has been officially recognized under the UCAP– Introductory Curriculum (IC) tier of the Society of Actuaries’ (SOA) Universities & Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP) list. This distinction affirms IMS’s actuarial curriculum coverage and its inclusion in the global SOA Explorer Map.

This recognition highlights IMS’s commitment to academic excellence in actuarial education, with course coverage for at least two SOA preliminary exams and approved offerings for at least one Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) topic area.

IMS’ UCAP profile can be accessed via https://www.soa.org/institutions/university-of-the-philippines-los-banos/.

Everyone is invited to the Graduate Research Seminar Presentation of Jason Kalaw, PhD by Research student in Data Analytics and Informatics. He will talk about optimizing emergency evacuation protocols via physics-informed approaches.

📅 22 May 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🔗 Online via: https://tinyurl.com/JasonKalaw

Rafiatu Imoro, a PhD in Applied Mathematics student from the Institute, together with her dissertation guidance committee, is shedding new light on how parasitic infections quietly circulate through interconnected systems of humans, animals, and the environment.

Read the feature article here: https://ims.uplb.edu.ph/news-and-updates/understanding-soil-transmitted-helminth-infections-through-a-one-health-lens/

Congratulations to our International Publication Awardees for their outstanding research contributions and recently published works:

• Rico, E. R., Lutero, D. S., Buhat, C. A. H., Quindala, K. M., Talabis, D. A. SJ., Torres, M. C., Babierra, A. L., & Rabajante, J. F. (2025). A Probabilistic Approach to Risk Assessment for Anticipatory Planning. SciEnggJ, 18(01).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54645/2025181ALR-36

• Lukitasari, M., Nazareno, A. L., Rohman, M. S., & Jonnagaddala, J. (2025). Early Detection of Acute Coronary Syndrome Using a Mobile Digital Health Application. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 329, 1150–1154.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI251019

Your dedication to research, innovation, and academic excellence continues to inspire the community and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to more impactful contributions in the future.

Congratulations once again!

🌐 Globally Convergent: A Webinar Series on International Perspectives in Mathematical Sciences

On May 11, 2026, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences successfully held the final session of the Globally Convergent webinar series for the semester, attended by around 40 students, faculty, and researchers from different institutions in the Philippines and abroad.

The session featured Dr. Punya Alahakoon, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Pandemic Sciences Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, who delivered a talk titled “Enhancing Epidemiological Parameter Inference Using Quantitative Diagnostic Data.” She discussed a framework for incorporating quantitative diagnostic measurements, particularly Ct values, into epidemiological models to better capture population-level disease dynamics.

Thank you to everyone who joined the three webinar sessions. We look forward to welcoming you again in future Globally Convergent sessions in the coming semesters.

Asst. Prof. Angelo E. Marasigan, in collaboration with Thai mathematicians, has published a new study introducing an innovative mathematical framework that could transform how financial markets are understood and managed (see: https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/10/2/125). The research focuses on improving the pricing of complex financial instruments, known as derivatives—an essential task for investors, banks, and policymakers managing financial risk in an unpredictable market environment.

Read more about the feature article here: https://ims.uplb.edu.ph/news-and-updates/new-study-introduces-advanced-mathematical-model-for-financial-risk-and-derivative-pricing/

New Study Introduces Advanced Mathematical Model for Financial Risk and Derivative Pricing - Institute of Mathematical Sciences Asst. Prof. Angelo E. Marasigan, in collaboration with Thai mathematicians, has published a new study introducing an innovative mathematical framework that could transform how financial markets are understood and managed (see: https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/10/2/125). The research focuses on improvi...

📢📢📢 HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT 📢📢📢

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences is inviting applications for a faculty position, with the appointment expected to start on 1 August 2026.

Please see the attached photo for the qualifications and other details.

For further information and submission of applications, please visit: https://hrdo.uplb.edu.ph/jobs/ and look for the tab for "(UPSB-PROF-1-34-2019) #2026-46 IMS, CAS".

🗓 Application Deadline: 5 June 2026 (Thursday), 4:00 PM.

🌐 Globally Convergent: A Webinar Series on International Perspectives in Mathematical Sciences

On May 4, 2026, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences successfully held the second session of the Globally Convergent webinar series, attended by more than 30 students, faculty, and researchers from different parts of the Philippines and Malaysia.

The session welcomed Dr. Ummu Atiqah Mohd Roslan, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia, who delivered a talk titled “Mathematical Modeling of Marine Ecological Systems.” She discussed how mathematical models can be used to describe the interactions between sea turtles and their predators in Malaysia, monitor population dynamics, and inform possible intervention policies.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging session. We look forward to seeing you in the last session of Globally Convergent on May 11, 2026.